{{tnr}}'''Jim Ott''' (b. June 5, 1947) is a [[Republican]] member of the [[Wisconsin State Assembly]] in the 23rd Assembly District. The District consists of [[Sunshinereview:Brown Deer, Wisconsin|Brown Deer]], [[Sunshinereview:Meqoun, Wisconsin|Meqoun]], and select wards in [[Sunshinereview:Milwaukee, Wisconsin|Milwaukee]].

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{{tnr}}'''Jim Ott''' (b. June 5, 1947) is a [[Republican]] member of the [[Wisconsin State Assembly]], representing District 23. He was first elected to the chamber in 2006.

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Ott is a graduate from Milwaukee Washington H.S. 1965; holds a B.S. from UW-Milwaukee in 1970; a M.S. from UW-Milwaukee in 1975; and a J.D. Marquette U. from 2000. He was a former broadcast meteorologist and instructor at UW-Parkside. He served in U.S. Army, 1970-73 and is a Vietnam veteran.

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==Biography==

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Ott is a 1965 graduate from Milwaukee Washington High School and holds a B.S. from UW-Milwaukee, earned in 1970. He also has an M.S. from UW-Milwaukee, awarded in 1975, and a J.D. from Marquette University, completed in 2000. He was a former broadcast meteorologist and instructor at UW-Parkside. He served in U.S. Army, 1970-73 and is a Vietnam veteran.<ref name=bio/>

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Ott is a member of the State Bar of Wisconsin; American Bar Assn.; American Meteorological Society; Mequon/Thiensville Sunrise Rotary; Mequon/Thiensville Chamber of Commerce; Ozaukee County Republican Party; North Shore Branch Milwaukee Co. [[Republican Party]]; and Lumen Christi Catholic Church (past parish council pres.) He is a recipient of the National Weather Service Public Service Award 2006; Archbishops Vatican II Service Award 1999; Vietnam Campaign Medal and Meritorious Unit Citation. <ref name=bio>[http://votesmart.org/bio.php?can_id=67293 Project Vote Smart - Assemblyman Ott]</ref>

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==Committee assignments==

==Committee assignments==

===2013-2014===

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Rep. Ott has been a big advocate against the Governors Task Force on Global Warming using his experience as a scientist and former meterologist for WTMJ-TV 4 in Milwaukee against crippling global warming regulations <ref>[http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=781215 ''Milwaukee Wisconsin Journal Sentinel'' Global Warming Task Force: all cost, no benefit, Aug. 10, 2008]</ref>.

Rep. Ott has been a big advocate against the Governors Task Force on Global Warming using his experience as a scientist and former meterologist for WTMJ-TV 4 in Milwaukee against crippling global warming regulations <ref>[http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=781215 ''Milwaukee Wisconsin Journal Sentinel'' Global Warming Task Force: all cost, no benefit, Aug. 10, 2008]</ref>.

In 2010, Ott received $25,315 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.<ref>[http://www.followthemoney.org/database/StateGlance/state_candidates.phtml?s=WI&y=2010&f=H&so=O#sorttable Follow the Money - 2010 contributions]</ref>

Ott is married and has two sons.<ref name=bio/> He is a member of the State Bar of Wisconsin; American Bar Assn.; American Meteorological Society; Mequon/Thiensville Sunrise Rotary; Mequon/Thiensville Chamber of Commerce; Ozaukee County Republican Party; North Shore Branch Milwaukee Co. [[Republican Party]]; and Lumen Christi Catholic Church (past parish council president). He is a recipient of the National Weather Service Public Service Award 2006; Archbishops Vatican II Service Award 1999; Vietnam Campaign Medal and Meritorious Unit Citation.<ref name=bio>[http://votesmart.org/bio.php?can_id=67293 Project Vote Smart - Assemblyman Ott]</ref>

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Biography

Ott is a 1965 graduate from Milwaukee Washington High School and holds a B.S. from UW-Milwaukee, earned in 1970. He also has an M.S. from UW-Milwaukee, awarded in 1975, and a J.D. from Marquette University, completed in 2000. He was a former broadcast meteorologist and instructor at UW-Parkside. He served in U.S. Army, 1970-73 and is a Vietnam veteran.[1]

Committee assignments

2013-2014

At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Ott served on the following committees:

For a full listing of sponsored legislation and details see the House site.

Rep. Ott has been a big advocate against the Governors Task Force on Global Warming using his experience as a scientist and former meterologist for WTMJ-TV 4 in Milwaukee against crippling global warming regulations [2].

2008

On November 4, 2008, Ott won re-election to Assembly District 23, receiving 57.83% of the vote.[5]

Wisconsin Assembly District 23

Candidates

Votes

Jim Ott (R)

17,804

Rene Settle-Robinss (D)

12,960

Scattering

23

Campaign donors

Comprehensive donor information for Ott is available dating back to 2006. Based on available campaign finance records, Ott raised a total of $165,387 during that time period. This information was last updated on June 5, 2013.[6]

Presidential preference

Personal

Ott is married and has two sons.[1] He is a member of the State Bar of Wisconsin; American Bar Assn.; American Meteorological Society; Mequon/Thiensville Sunrise Rotary; Mequon/Thiensville Chamber of Commerce; Ozaukee County Republican Party; North Shore Branch Milwaukee Co. Republican Party; and Lumen Christi Catholic Church (past parish council president). He is a recipient of the National Weather Service Public Service Award 2006; Archbishops Vatican II Service Award 1999; Vietnam Campaign Medal and Meritorious Unit Citation.[1]